Students are transported to the world of ancient Greece through the study of creation myths, the pantheon of gods and goddesses, the origins of democracy and Greek culture. Participants will then choose a God, Goddess or ancient Hero to research. Using theatrical costuming, improvisational theatre techniques and the information gathered through their research, participants will enter an interactive Olympus where, complete with period costuming, they become the character they studied. Students will be immersed in ancient Greek culture by engaging in Olympic-style athletics, poetry readings, philosophical debates…learning first-hand what ancient Greece was all about  Each class includes a student journaling activity as well as an accompanying theatre/visual art/cooperative physical exercise. Class One: Mythology & Creation; Major Gods & Goddesses Class Two: Iconography, Epithets & Olympian Family Tree Class Three: Major Heroes, Minor Gods & The Hero’s Journey Class Four: Greek Art, God & Goddess Portraits and Famous Works Class Five: The Epics, Intro to The Iliad Class Six: The Odyssey and Other Works Class Seven: Costuming and Character Development Class Eight: Mt. Olympus Festival – Olympic Events, Potluck Feast, Interactive Storytelling |
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